☣️ UN 2881 • CLASS 4
Nickel catalyst, dry
Placard: Spontaneously Combustible. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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UN 2881
Class: 4
Placard type: Spontaneously Combustible
ERG: Guide 135 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 135: isolate 25-50m in all directions initially. If tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions.
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Raney nickel catalystnickel powder catalystskeletal nickel catalystnickel sponge catalyst |
| Appearance | Fine gray to black powder or granules with a metallic appearance. Odorless. Solid at room temperature with high surface area and pyrophoric properties when dry. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (pyrophoric solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (metal catalyst) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts with moisture generating heat and hydrogen gas; pyrophoric when dry. Keep away from water until properly wetted. |
| Extinguishing | Dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash. Do not use water, foam, or CO2 on dry material. |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum with SCBA in enclosed spaces. Heat-resistant gloves and face shield for handling. Avoid creating dust. |
| Isolation | ERG 135: isolate 25-50m in all directions initially. If tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Flammable/combustible material.
- May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture.
- May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
- Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water.
- Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
- Containers may explode when heated.
First actions (field-minded)
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
- For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
- For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind
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UN 2881 — Nickel catalyst, dry HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2881
Product: Nickel catalyst, dry
Class 4 / Spontaneously Combustible / ERG 135
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA in enclosed spaces. Heat-resistant gloves and face shield for handling. Avoid creating dust.
ISOLATION: ERG 135: isolate 25-50m in all directions initially. If tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions.
ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO
Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING ===
UN 2881 — Nickel catalyst, dry
Class: 4 | Placard: Spontaneously Combustible | ERG Guide: 135
Appearance: Fine gray to black powder or granules with a metallic appearance. Odorless. Solid at room temperature with high surface area and pyrophoric properties when dry.
Water Reactivity: Reacts with moisture generating heat and hydrogen gas; pyrophoric when dry. Keep away from water until properly wetted.
Extinguishing: Dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash. Do not use water, foam, or CO2 on dry material.
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA in enclosed spaces. Heat-resistant gloves and face shield for handling. Avoid creating dust.
Isolation: ERG 135: isolate 25-50m in all directions initially. If tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions.
— Key Hazards —
• Flammable/combustible material.
• May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture.
• May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2881 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2881 Nickel catalyst, dry Cls4 ERG135 | ERG 135: isolate 25-50m in all directions initially. If tank/container involved | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2881SMS / 160 CHAR
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions. Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2881
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FAQ
Flammable/combustible material. May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Level B minimum with SCBA in enclosed spaces. Heat-resistant gloves and face shield for handling. Avoid creating dust.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 135 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles. This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.